Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Last evening the House was to discuss the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2009 but at the last minute the Bill was withdrawn. The Leader explained that there was a technical reason for its withdrawal and that he would inform the House this morning about the nature of the problem. I note the Minister appointed two Green Party councillors when he was precluded from doing so in the Bill. The Government does not seem to be able to read its own legislation. I would welcome the promised explanation from the Leader as to the progress of this Bill. I checked with the Bills Office and I note there are no amendments to the Bill. I wonder what was happening last night because this House was treated with disrespect.